Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

Tasks

Cuts, trims, and shapes hair or hairpieces, using clippers, scissors, trimmers, and razors.

Attaches wig or hairpiece to model head and dresses wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches, or photographs.

Massages and treats scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.

Analyzes patron's hair and other physical features or reads makeup instructions to determine and recommend beauty treatment.